Scattergun

/ˌskædərˈgʌn/

IPA guide

Other forms: scatterguns

Definitions of scattergun

noun
firearm that is a double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon for firing shot at short ranges

synonyms: shotgun

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types:
fowling piece
a light shotgun used for fowling

sawed-off shotgun
a shotgun with short barrels

type of:
firearm, piece, small-arm
a portable gun

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